The weather is exceptionally hot. View guidance on conserving water and staying safe in hot weather and what to do if you see someone sleeping on the streets on Severe Weather Emergency Provision (SWEP).

Due to the hot weather, we'll start collecting bins from 6am on Monday 30 June and Tuesday 1 July. If your bin is due for collection, make sure you put your bins out the night before or no later than 6am on the day of collection.

Household Waste Collection Policy for Southern Buckinghamshire

Last updated: 2 January 2025 Download the Household waste policy here (pdf, 423.7 KB)

Legislation

Under the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act, 1990, the Southern Waste Team are working in partnership covering the south of Buckinghamshire. They are classed as the Waste Collection Authority, and as such, under section 45 (1), have a statutory duty to collect household waste from all domestic properties in the South of Buckinghamshire. Under section 46(4) of the Act, the council have specific powers to stipulate:

the size and type of the collection receptacle(s)
where the receptacle(s) must be placed for the purpose of collecting and emptying
the substances or articles which may or may not be placed within the receptacle(s)
the frequency of collection(s)

Waste policies are developed in order to provide clarity on the collection service provided, with information on what residents can expect to happen and what they need to do to use the service. The development of waste policies will be based on legislative requirements, contractual specifications and Health & Safety requirements.